Category Archives: Other Leica Stuff

The new “100 Leica Stories” book

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025

Here is some additional informtion on the new “100 Leica Stories” book that was released this week for the centenary celebration of the Leica I model – the book can be ordered from B&H Photo (more Leica books are available on Amazon):

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Leica digest #187

By LR admin | Published: June 28, 2025

→ The new Leica MONOPAN 50 black and white film will be priced at €12 including VAT, according to the official press release that was released after I published my blog post. The US price has not been released yet – check B&H Photo for updates. Shipping will start on August 21st. → Venus Optics […]

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New Leica price increase coming in Japan on July 23rd

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2025

Leica Camera Japan Co., Ltd. will increase the prices of some products in Japan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Please note that products reserved or ordered on or after Wednesday, July 23, 2025, will be delivered at the new price. Check the current Leica prices and availability at Map Camera. Here is the new price […]

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Echolens digital camera without a screen now on Kickstarter

By LR admin | Published: June 24, 2025

The Echolens digital camera without a screen “that feels like film” is now listed on Kickstarter with a $99 early bird special – over $70k already raised in the first day (previously reported here). Coming soon: Echolens Leica-inspired, inexpensive digital camera without a screen Other Kickstarted projects:

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Leica digest #186

By LR admin | Published: June 22, 2025

→ The new Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised over $2.6 million on Kickstarter, with more than 3,200 backers. → Sigma announced a new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens for L-mount. → The 46th Leitz Photographica Auction will take place in Wetzlar on 27 June 2025. The auction’s highlights are a 0-Series, Leica […]

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Leica at the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC

By LR admin | Published: June 21, 2025

Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week: Exploring Bild Expo 2025 New gear at Bild Expo 2025: the latest in photography and filmmaking Bild Expo special deals Pictures from the show:

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Leica digest #185

By LR admin | Published: June 15, 2025

→ A new Leica BE@RBRICK Royal Selangor 400% bundle was introduced in Asia. → Peak Design introduced a new minimalist 18L camera backpack. → Nextorage will hold a special sale from June 16th – 22nd in conjunction with participating in the 2025 Bild Expo. See the details here. → Topaz Labs announced Bloom – a new powerful creative […]

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